How they voted, March 18

The Carlsbad City Council met Wednesday to discuss a city comment letter drafted to send to the county on its McClellan-Palomar Master Plan Update. The council made several amendments to the letter before approving it. The council also appointed Bryan Snyder and Emma Jadhav to the Arts Commission.

ENCINITAS

The Encinitas City Council met in closed session Wednesday to discuss labor negotiations. The council postponed a hearing on two appeals of the Planning Commission’s approval of the Westmont of Encinitas Assisted Living facility. After a discussion of quiet rail zones, the council opted to pursue Option 1, modified to allow staff to discuss with Carlsbad the option to extend the Phase 2 quiet zone to Cannon Road. The council approved a preliminary zero emission vehicle fleet conversion plan, and authorization to install 10 charging stations at the Public Works yard.

ESCONDIDO

The Escondido City Council met Wednesday to interview potential candidates for the Community Services Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, the Planning Commission and the Public Art Commission.

OCEANSIDE

The Oceanside City Council met Wednesday in closed session to discuss labor negotiations, litigation and property negotiations. In regular session, the council approved, 3-2, an agreement with Rancho del Oro Oceanside Partners LLC to develop a hotel on a portion of the El Corazon area. The council also approved the final map for the Vine Street Collection Subdivision, a condominium project of 58 multifamily units on the west side of Vine Street north of Oceanside Boulevard.

SAN MARCOS

The San Marcos City Council met Tuesday and heard a report from Greg Anglea of Interfaith Community Services on efforts to fight homelessness by the Alliance for Regional Solutions. The council held a hearing and approved on first reading, with amendments regarding traffic signaling, ordinances ending the Scripps Memorial Hospital development agreement and mapping the property for the Discovery Village North and South projects, with 220 single-family detached condominium units on part of the site, and 12 lots for future building, open space enhancement and preservation, a public park and a potential school on the rest. The council then went into closed session to discuss litigation.

SOLANA BEACH

The Solana Beach City Council met in closed session Wednesday to discuss litigation. In regular session, the council held a hearing and adopted the rate schedule for Solana Energy Alliance. The council also held hearings and approved requests to remodel a home at 520 Pacific Ave., with a modification; to build an addition to a home at 609 Glencrest Place; and to create a patio and add parking at 439 S. Cedros Ave., also with a modification regarding live entertainment. The council approve joining a pilot North County Coastal Regional Bikeshare program with Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside and Camp Pendleton; and approved a request for proposals for affordable housing on city-owned property at 635 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach (City Hall).

VISTA

The Vista City Council met Tuesday to discuss and approve a zoning change from commercial to single-family residential affecting 19 properties on the north side of Thibodo Road between Watson Way and Thibodo Court. The council held a public hearing on the proposed 2018-2019 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and opened a 30-day public review period. The city’s Climate Action Plan Update was discussed. Greenhouse gas emissions will not meet the reduction targets established by the state for 2035. Staff plans more community meetings to develop the recommended measures and complete a draft plan update.

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

CARLSBAD

The Carlsbad Unified School District board met in closed session Wednesday to discuss student discipline. In regular session, the board reviewed and accepted its second interim budget report, and approved revised and/or new board policies on various topics.

ENCINITAS

The Encinitas Union School District board met in closed session Tuesday to discuss litigation and labor negotiations. In regular session, the board heard updates on its English Language Learner program, and on the DREAMS (Design, Research, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Science) projects by students at Mission Estancia Elementary School. The board also approved several revisions to board policies.

FALLBROOK

The Fallbrook Union High School District board met in closed session Monday to discuss personnel, labor negotiation and litigation. In regular session, the board heard a report on the Career and Technical Education Pathways, and approved new courses for the 2018-2019 school year and a revision to the Auto Shop course titles. The board also heard reports on student enrollment and approved its second interim budget review.

OCEANSIDE

The Oceanside Unified School District board met in closed session Tuesday to discuss litigation and labor negotiations. After a public hearing, the board approved 3-2 the renewal petition for Coastal Academy Charter. The board pulled from the agenda an item on the contract for network cabling, and items on revised board policies including transportation for school-related trips.

SAN DIEGUITO

The San Dieguito Union High School District board met Thursday in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and student discipline. In regular session, the board approved several arrangements and contracts for various services to the district. Resolutions calling for full and fair funding of California’s Public Schools, and for support of student safety and to prevent school violence, were approved. The board also approved its second interim financial report and its annual Proposition AA Building Fund audit.

SAN MARCOS

The San Marcos Unified School District board met in closed session March 6 to discuss labor negotiations. In regular session, the board received and approved its second interim financial report. The board approved preliminary notices of possible layoffs for more than 80 teaching positions, 17 classified positions and seven administrative positions.

SAN PASQUAL

The San Pasqual Union School District board met in closed session Wednesday to discuss litigation. In regular session, the board heard updates on school safety and its Local Control and Accountability Plan. The board received and approved its second interim financial report, and approved a tentative agreement between the district and the San Pasqual Education Teacher Association, including a 2 percent raise retroactive to Jan. 1 and a one-time $500 bonus.

VALLECITOS/RAINBOW

The Vallecitos School District board met Tuesday for a public hearing and approved an increase of developer impact fees, which implement the district’s school construction program. The board also heard and accepted a report on its second interim budget with multiyear projections, and approved a contract with the Boys and Girls Club for after-school programs.

VALLEY CENTER

The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District board met in special session March 7 at the district office, 28751 Cole Grade Road, for a governance/strategic planning meeting. The board met March 8 in closed session to discuss personnel and litigation. In regular session, the board adopted the Valley Center-Pauma Teachers’ Association/CTA/NEA openers for the 2018-2019 contract. The board held a public hearing and approved raising developer fees from $3.48 to $3.79 per square foot/residential construction and $0.56 to $0.61 per square foot/commercial/industrial construction. Reports were given on the high school as it marked its 20th anniversary, and on the status of the district-wide solar panel project.